Extracted from an Article by Evelyn Chen
The Jimbaran Spa is perched on a terrace surrounded by towering tropical greenery. The 10,000+ square-foot spa accommodates 9 treatment rooms including 3 large couples' spa suites with indoor and outdoor facilities (including a Swiss shower in the Royal Spa Suite). The facility also houses male and female locker rooms, 2 relaxation lounges, nail and hair salons, aerobics studio, gym and a quiet room for meditation. A Mediterranean counter serves light spa cuisine and local elixirs. An extensive retail area features exotic essential oils and body spa products joins the reception area in receiving guests. The Jimbaran spa menu draws its inspiration from local healing elements and the ocean, featuring traditional and exotic rituals that celebrate the restorative heritage of Indonesia.
To aid my appreciation of Jimbaran Spa’s heritage, it was recommended that I try an "Ocean Ritual" treatment. My therapist, Aryani, guided me into a rustic spa suite in soft Mediterranean hues with a double massage bed and private Swiss shower. A glass sliding door opens into a private garden with outdoor rinse shower shielded by a gigantic leafy plant and an enormous bathtub.
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The treatment commenced with a 50-minute traditional Balinese massage using Bali Santi Oil (coconut base oil infused with citrus, nutmeg, vetiver and patchouli essential oils). Under Aryanti’s skillful hands, I could feel all tension released with the soothing touch. A Blue Sea Salt was then scrubbed onto my entire body to exfoliate the skin in preparation for the seaweed body wrap. A paste made of seaweed powder and water was generously applied on my skin using effleurage movements, ending with an aroma mist spray to keep the body moist. |
I was then wrapped in layers of foil and blanket to facilitate the seaweed’s task of detoxification and water retention removal. I enjoyed a therapeutic scalp and face massage while under "wrap" in the nice and warm cocoon and almost drifted into nirvana. Aryanti gently nudged me when it was time to remove the seaweed gel. I was guided to shower at the private garden courtyard, amongst the lush greens where water cascaded from an Indonesian clay vase. After the shower, I immersed myself in a warm bath with bath salt and ocean oil (coconut base with citrus and vanilla essential oils), sipping cold “coconilla‿ (a specially formulated spa drink infusion of coconut milk, young coconut juice, vanilla stick and a dash of sugar). Before I got dressed, Aryani smoothed a blend of aloe vera lotion with ocean oil onto my skin. The result was aromatic and silky soft skin all round. The "Ocean Ritual" did wonders to my dull and lifeless skin!
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